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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.32, 10,889.60 and 2,327.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.32, 10,889.60 and 2,327.85 is: 3,492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.32 : 10,889.60 = 2,327.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.32/10,889.60 = 2,327.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.32x = 10,889.60 × 2,327.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.32x = 25,349,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,349,343.72/7,258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.45

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